Hosted in partnership with the Equine Land Conservation Resource, this webinar aims to introduce you to the fundamentals of managing a sustainable horse farm. This is part one of a two-part series related to sustainability.
Webinar Outline
As a distinctive community of trail users, equestrians depend not just on access to trails but also on the farms that serve as homes for their equine partners. Sustainability on the trails begins on your equine property. This webinar aims to introduce you to the fundamentals of managing a sustainable horse farm. This is part one of a two-part series related to sustainability.
The second webinar in this series on that is scheduled for late 2024 will showcase how two equestrian groups benefited from the Legacy Trails Grant Program to enhance trail sustainability. They include Back Country Horsemen (BCH) of Washington and their work on the NW Scenic Trail through the Pasayten Wilderness and the BCH Virginia Highlands who is partnering with the Appalachian Conservation Corps to create a 300-foot turnpike structure to solve a severe trail erosion problem as part of a nineteen mile trail restoration project in the Appalachian area.
Learning Objectives:
- Attendees will learn the key elements of managing a sustainable horse farm
- Attendees will learn about the impacts of horse farm management on neighboring trails
- Attendees will better understand the value of connectivity between horse farms and trails
Trail Competencies
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Trail Construction
- • Trail Sustainability Principles
- • Water Management/Drainage Features
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Relevant Trail Types
General. All trail types are relevant.
Learning Credits and CEUs
Learning credits will be available to attendees and are included in the registration fee. The length of the session will determine the number of hours/credits given. In order to obtain credits, attendees must fill out an evaluation survey for each session they attend, as well as complete a learning credit tracking form noting each session they are requesting credits for (or a quiz if virtual). This form (and complete instructions) will be available online as well at registration. Email the conference host or [email protected] with any questions.
American Trails is a certified provider and can offer the following learning credits and continuing education opportunities: AICP CM, LA CES (most HSW approved), NRPA CEU Equivalency Petition, and CEU/PDH Equivalency Petition for other accepting organizations.
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